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BOP Program Statement 5566.07 § 19
MAINTAIN OR RESTORE CONTROL OF A CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
Deadly force may be used to maintain or restore control of a correctional institution when the
employee reasonably believes the intended subject of the use of firearms is participating in a
disturbance in a manner that poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the
employees, other inmates, or the community.
Firearms must be used in the same manner as for escapes; verbal warnings and warning shots
should be given, when feasible, prior to shooting the subject. When authorized, warning shots
should be used only if there is no apparent danger to employees, other inmates, or the
community.
Verbal warnings and warning shots are not required when the employee reasonably believes
there is imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to self or others.
P5566.07 7/17/2024 Federal Regulations from 28 CFR: this type. Implementing instructions: this type. 28
History
PS 5566.07 dated 2024-07-17
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
- Content hash
7e33413c3ce70be27df15fa81a555eebfae490ab036a789d4ee694cecd227644
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